fetish
Translation
fetish, obsession, fixation
Examples
He has a fetish for expensive shoes.
He has a fetish for expensive shoes.
The tribe worshipped a small wooden fetish.
The tribe worshipped a small wooden fetish.
Grammar Patterns
a fetish for ((sth.)) an obsession with something He has a fetish for expensive shoes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obsession, fixation, compulsion
Etymology
From Portuguese 'feitiço' (charm, sorcery), from Latin 'factīcius' (artificial).
Memory Tips
Think of 'feet', a common type of fetish, to remember the sound of the word.